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Rapid ME Class II

Unnamed Rapid

Dead - Spencer Falls to West Forks · ME

American Whitewater 45.3319, -70.1356

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Gauge Conditions

Dead River near Dead River, Maine Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 13,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Unnamed Rapid
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Description

This straightforward Class II rapid follows The Basin and offers a clean, predictable run with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should focus on navigating the moderate waves and scattered mid-stream rocks, maintaining a center-right line to avoid potential shallow spots near the banks. While not particularly demanding, the rapid requires standard whitewater awareness and basic maneuvering skills.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
5.8 mi
Directions
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Spencer Falls to West Forks
Dead
II-III(IV) 14.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater